News Archive

Officials Ban Target Shooting In Some Nevada National Forest Areas

June 30, 2017 | Randol White

Managers with the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe Forest say a spike in gun-related fires is behind the decision to ban target shooting this summer in the National Forest lands surrounding Reno and Carson City.

State Government

New California Gun Laws Experience A Week Of Setbacks

June 30, 2017 | Ben Bradford

It was a tough week for California’s new, tighter gun restrictions, which lawmakers and voters approved last year.

State Warns Of Toxic Algal Bloom At San Luis Reservoir

June 30, 2017 | Randol White

A toxic algal bloom at the Central California lake has reached danger status with state officials.

Two Charged With Murder In Three-Year-Old's Death

June 30, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

The girl's mother and the mother's boyfriend are charged with murder.

Accused Cop-Shooter In Court

June 30, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

The man accused of taking the gun of a Sacramento Sheriff's deputy and shooting him in the face has made his first appearance in court.

Fourth Of July Celebrations In And Around Sacramento

June 30, 2017

If you haven't made your Fourth of July plans yet, there are many events to choose from. We rounded up local fireworks shows and events planned for Sacramento and surrounding areas.

Health Care

Obamacare Has Problems. The Senate Health Care Bill Doesn't Solve Them, Experts Say

June 30, 2017

We asked top health care experts to tell us America's biggest health care problems. Then we asked: Does the current Republican plan fix them? For the most part, the answer was no.

Roadside Distractions

Yuba City's Bird Man

June 30, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

What’s seven feet tall, has six feet, and rainbow feathers? The Bird Man of Yuba City holding two scarlet macaws over his head as a part of the newest addition to our roadside distraction series.

Tioga Pass Reopens In Time For Fourth Of July Weekend

June 30, 2017 | Drew Sandsor

The back way into Yosemite National Park opened Thursday just in time for the holiday weekend.

Business Journal: Old Sac, What Cheer, Chops, Checkers

June 30, 2017 | Steve Milne

Chops restaurant is closing in downtown Sacramento. Meanwhile, the Checkers restaurant chain is opening a site in Citrus Heights. And a Ferris wheel in Old Sacramento? Sonya Sorich from the Sacramento Business Journal has those stories and more.